Category Archives: Event Calendar

Acme Fresh Market offers Free Store Tours for everyone from youngsters to seniors! Julie, our registered dietitian would be happy to customize a personal store tour for you (Preferably for groups of 15 – 25 people). Whether you are teacher, a scout leader, a member of a weight loss or diabetes support group, Julie will design a tour around your needs. No matter what the subject matter – Julie can provide a healthy and impactful tour. Each participant will receive food samples and a behind-the-scenes tour of the store in addition to the customized topic of discussion.

Store tours are available at all 16 convenient locations and can be scheduled for mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends!

October 4, 2012 7:00 pm

The Relish Cooking Show brings relish – the nation’s largest food magazine – to life! The cooking show takes you into the kitchen for cooking techniques that will help you get dinner on the table with ease. Chef Steve Petusevsky will teach you how to cook with confidence, while bringing a sense of humor to the table. Plus 4 lucky winners from one of our Facebook contests will have On-Stage seats! Tickets available at the Akron Civic Theatre Box Office or ticketmaster.com

November 10, 2012

Finalists will cook on stage at the Fabulous Food Show in Cleveland. The winner of each category will receive $500 and a year’s worth of Sugardale bacon. The overall winner will receive $3,000 and the title of “Grand BAC-ON! Champion.”
4 Acme Facebook contest winners will have “on-stage” seats – Wow. . . What a treat!

Special Appearance: Acme’s very own Chef Marc D’Antonio will be one of the judges.

November 30, 2012

December 8, 2012

Breakfast with Santa – Details to be announced!

December 31, 2012 6:00 pm – 12 am midnight

Acme Sponsored – 17th Annual First Night Akron . . . . Downtown Akron

First Night Akron is a New Year’s Eve celebration unlike any other. This family-friendly, alcohol-free celebration of the arts brings the community together to experience a brief moment in time while creating lasting memories. Enjoy indoor entertainment and fun for all ages throughout Downtown Akron featuring the region’s best in music, dance, theater, visual and interactive arts!

June 5, 2012 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Enjoy an evening of free lake swimming and a one-hour performance by the Metro Parks Ensemble at the Maple Beach Shelter. The concert starts at 6:30 pm. Cake and ice cream provided by Acme Fresh Market, while supplies last. If it rains, the concert will be moved to the following Tuesday, June 12. Call 330-865-8060 for status after 4:00 pm if wet weather is in the forecast.

June 7, 2012 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Enjoy a family night out. There will be kids’ activities from 7:00 – 7:30 pm followed by an hour of live music by the Akron Pops Orchestra. Cake and ice cream provided by Acme Fresh Market, while supplies last. If it rains, the concert will be moved to the following Thursday, June 14. Call 330-865-8060 for status after 4:00 pm if wet weather is in the forecast.

June 15, 2012

June 23, 2012 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Celebrate summer . . . Acme No. 20 – 1225 Pleasant Valley Rd., Parma

Acme Fresh Market is celebrating summer in a big way. Join us for a day of family fun. Not only will Acme mascots, Buck & Buffy be there but so will the Jammin’ Jumpers Competitive Jump Rope Team and Mr. Balloon Fun! AND for those young families out there – – we will be hosting a FREE car seat safety check performed by the Seven Hills Fire Department in conjunction with Rainbow Babies and Children.

June 30, 2012

The Metro Parks Annual “Spree for All” Hiking Series ends today.

July 10, 2012 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Enjoy an evening of free lake swimming and a one-hour performance by the Metro Parks Ensemble at the Maple Beach Shelter. The concert starts at 6:30 pm. Cake and ice cream provided by Acme Fresh Market, while supplies last. If it rains, the concert will be moved to the following Tuesday, July 17. Call 330-865-8060 for status after 4:00 pm if wet weather is in the forecast.

July 12, 2012 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Enjoy a family night out. There will be kids’ activities from 7:00 – 7:30 pm followed by an hour of live music by the Akron Pops Orchestra. Cake and ice cream provided by Acme Fresh Market, while supplies last. If it rains, the concert will be moved to the following Thursday, July 19. Call 330-865-8060 for status after 4:00 pm if wet weather is in the forecast.

August 14, 2012 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Enjoy an evening of free lake swimming and a one-hour performance by the Metro Parks Ensemble at the Maple Beach Shelter. The concert starts at 6:30 pm. Cake and ice cream provided by Acme Fresh Market, while supplies last. If it rains, the concert will be moved to the following Tuesday, August 21. Call 330-865-8060 for status after 4:00 pm if wet weather is in the forecast.

August 16, 2012 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Enjoy a family night out. There will be kids’ activities from 7:00 – 7:30 pm followed by an hour of live music by the Akron Pops Orchestra. Cake and ice cream provided by Acme Fresh Market, while supplies last. If it rains, the concert will be moved to the following Thursday, August 23. Call 330-865-8060 for status after 4:00 pm if wet weather is in the forecast.

August 18, 2012 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Have a great day at this family expo with fun & educational children’s activities and free back-to-school items and more! Acme Fresh Market is proud to be a sponsor of the balloon artist, Mr. Balloon Fun!

September 1, 2012 8:00 am

Acme Fresh Market is a proud sponsor of this event – – One of the largest cycling events in Northeast Ohio. Registration includes a light breakfast, SAG support, lunch and live music. All three routes are completely on the Towpath Trail. To register or for details go to www.summitmetroparks.org

May 1, 2012

The Metro Parks Annual “Spree For All” Hiking Series begins today. Hiking forms will be available at any of our 16 convenient locations beginning April 23rd.

May 1, 2012

Do you have a favorite photo of your family dog or cat? If so, we have the contest for you . . . The Acme Fresh Market Pet Photo Contest sponsored by Nestle’ Purina! The contest begins today and runs through May 19th. Six people will win Free Purina Pet Products for a Year! Details and entry can be found on the Acme web site at www.acmestores.com/petcontest.

May 5, 2012

Acme Fresh Market has partnered with the Akron/Canton Regional Food Bank to host a food drive to help less fortunate people in our community. The drive begins today and will run through May 19th. For every customer who purchases a $1 coupon – a gift card will be donated to the food bank (in increments of $25). They will also receive specified products when a customer purchases a $5 or $10 coupon. Details will be provided in the Acme circular on April 28th and at all of our stores.

May 12, 2012

Mother’s Day is celebrated at all Acme Fresh Market locations! Children ages 12 and under can decorate a FREE 8” heart shaped cake especially for Mom! Limit of one cake per family. Registration is required and begins on April 14th at the customer service desk. Hurry – reservations will go quickly.

April 28, 2012

Hey Kids Say Good Bye to Winter…Come to the Stow Acme Spring Party! Welcome Spring . . . It’s Time to Party! Acme is celebrating spring in a big way. Join us at Acme No. 17 in Stow (4445 Kent Rd.) on Saturday, April 28th from 11 am to 5 pm for a day of family fun. Not only will Acme mascots, Buck & Buffy be there but so will the Jammin’ Jumpers Competitive Jump Rope Team! There will be lots of fun activities for the kids. Look for the day’s agenda in the Stow Sentry on April 22, 2012!

April 28, 2012

Keep Akron Beautiful is encouraging all area residents to get involved in the 2012 Great American Cleanup™, by participating in the 31st annual Clean Up Akron Week, April 21st-28th 2012. Keep Akron Beautiful is ending their Clean Up week by hosting “Super Saturday” at the Akron Zoo. (500 Edgewood Ave.) Come on out and see our mascot, Buck from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm.